Homeowner turns hose on fire

ESCONDIDO -- A homeowner was evaluated for smoke inhalation
after he tried to put out a fire early Wednesday in his garage,
fire Capt. Dominick Arena said.

Arena said the man didn't require medical attention after the
blaze, reported at 1:17 a.m. in the 2000 block of Cherokee
Lane.

Damage was estimated at $10,000. The cause is still under
investigation.

A number of people were at the house when the fire was
discovered in the garage, which is under the home, Arena said. He
said the homeowner used a garden hose to put out some of the flames
before fire crews arrived.